Sacramento residents can register for a free webinar on Sept. 17 to learn about accessible housing options, home repair programs and resources that support independent living and aging in place.<\/p>\n
The City of Sacramento, AARP California and Rebuilding Together Sacramento will host \u201cCreating Homes for Every Stage of Life: Sacramento Universal Design, HomeFit and Home Repair Resources\u201d from 5\u20136 p.m.<\/p>\n
\u201cAccessibility features can make a home easier to use as a person\u2019s needs change,\u201d said Greta Soos, a senior planner with the City\u2019s Community Development Department. \u201cThis webinar will help residents understand the options and resources available when purchasing a new home or making improvements to their current home.\u201d<\/p>\n
Participants will learn about:<\/p>\n
Accessible options offered to buyers of qualifying new homes under Sacramento\u2019s Universal Design Ordinance<\/a>. The webinar is open to Sacramento residents. Register for the webinar online.<\/a><\/p>\n What is universal design? <\/p>\n Universal design refers to features that make a home more accessible and easier to use for people of different ages and abilities. These features can also allow a home to be adapted as a resident\u2019s needs change.<\/p>\n
\nAARP HomeFit<\/a> workshops and resources that help residents plan for changing needs.
\nHome repair and accessibility assistance offered by Rebuilding Together Sacramento<\/a>, including eligibility requirements and how to apply.<\/p>\n